Monthly Archive: June 2016

Facebook: a new paradigm for personal data?

For the last eighteen months we (Ctrl-Shift) have been working with Facebook on a global consultation exercise to discover what needs to be done to create a sustainable, trust-driven data economy. We’ve talked to privacy experts, lawyers, consumer advocates, regulators,...

When Walled Gardens are a good idea

Guest blog by Nick Lambert, Chief Operating Officer, MaidSafe Although we complain about our loss of privacy, daily intrusion from unwanted ads and accusations of “Big Brother” laws most consumers believe the current “Interweb” is good enough. It offers “just enough”...

Control over AI: just as important as personal data

Guest blog from StJohn Deakins, CEO, Citizenme Taking control of your personal data means little if you don’t know how to use it. For years, companies have been leveraging data to help them make better decisions. Now, in this...